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Del Taco al Tango is a show about the various cultural difference in Latin America; from Mexico to Argentina and everything in between! In this series, we will have guests from around Latin American sharing their slang, their national dishes, their jokes, and much more! We are trying not only to help you learn Spanish, but also to help you understand how we think, talk, and behave in the Spanish-speaking world.
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Del taco al tango - Mexico and the war on drugs
Today we talk about the situation in Mexico. The violence is alive. We are providing you information on the people living there. How bad is it really down there? We know what the media tells us, but is this all true? Find out what is the SpanishPod's team opinion.
Del taco al tango - Cuento-El final del laberinto
Bienvenido a nuestro club de cuentos. SpanishPod les cuenta un cuento sobre reflexiones de la familia, de la infancia. Es un cuento entretenido y algo obscuro. Esperemos que les guste. Es un cuento escrito por Víctor Suárez Nicolás de Argentina.
Del taco al tango - La Guerra Sucia
"La Guerra Sucia" or the "Dirty War" as it was called in English, remains an important part of Argentinian culture and history. During this time Argentina was a dictatorship and governments throughout South America were reacting to events of the Cold War. Today we're discussing this sad chapter of Latin American history.
Del taco al tango - A beber con SpanishPod
Today we're teaching you about mixes, cocktails and special concoctions from different parts of the Spanish-speaking world. Want to have a "piña colada", "un mojito" or even a "calimocho"? Come to Studio Fiesta and get some advice for good drinks from the team!
Del taco al tango - Lucha Libre!
Today we are going into the ring! We are talking about lucha libre in Mexico. This world renown sport is filled with folklore and tradition. Famous wrestlers have traveled to Mexico to learn about the style.
Del taco al tango - Imperio Azteca
We've all heard something at some time abut the magnificent Aztec Empire, but is it the same thing as the Mexica Empire? What was the Mexica Empire famous for? What did they build? What language did they speak? Today as SpanishPod explores this important chapter in Mexican history you'll hear the answers to these questions and more!
Del taco al tango - Hablando Maya
El Maya es una lengua hablada en el sur de México y en partes de América Central. Es un dialecto aun utilizado por muchos. Hoy visitamos a los Mayas y aprendemos más de su idioma.
Del taco al tango - El español y el árabe
El español es un lenguaje tan rico, que utiliza extractos de otros idiomas. Pero uno de los idiomas que mas ha influenciado el español, es el árabe. La invasión de los árabes a la península Ibérica, dejaron impresiones en palabras que actualmente utilizamos.
Del taco al tango - Navidad en Spod
La Navidad ha llegado al Estudio Fiesta. Hoy hablamos de como se celebra la Navidad en nuestros países. La comida, la religión, las fiestas, todo es parte de esta gran tradición.
Del taco al tango - Hablando Nahuatl
Nahuatl es un de los dialectos más hablados en América Latina. Tan sólo en México existen mas de millón y medio. ¿Saben que quiere decir México en Nahuatl?
